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* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures expected across much of northern lower Michigan along and east of US-131 tonight. Low-lying interior areas could see low temperatures in the mid to upper 20s. Above-freezing low temperatures are possible along the immediate shorelines. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could damage or kill crops and other sensitive vegetation if left unprotected.

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR MOST OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA... .Warm and dry conditions are expected across North Dakota today ahead of an approaching cold front. The combination of strong westerly winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph, and low relative humidities of 15 to 25 percent, will produce critical fire weather conditions over western and central North Dakota along and north of the I-94 corridor. Near critical fire weather

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR MOST OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA... .Warm and dry conditions are expected across North Dakota today ahead of an approaching cold front. The combination of strong westerly winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph, and low relative humidities of 15 to 25 percent, will produce critical fire weather conditions over western and central North Dakota along and north of the I-94 corridor. Near critical fire weather

Another shot of dry air will work into western Minnesota today, allowing relative humidity values to fall to around 25 percent during this afternoon. Northwesterly winds will be on the lighter side but gusts will still reach to around 20 MPH. Portions of southwestern Minnesota also experiencing abnormally dry to moderate drought. The timeframe for the most elevated fire weather conditions will be between 1 PM and 7 PM this evening. Check burning restrictions and fire danger levels and consult

Dry air will build into the region today, with afternoon relative humidity levels falling as low as 20 to 25 percent. While stronger northwest to north winds will be seen during the period of higher relative humidity in the morning, afternoon gusts to around 20 mph will lead to elevated fire weather concerns in areas where Spring green-up is lagging. The lowest relative humidity levels will be seen from mid-afternoon through sunset, generally between 3 pm and 8 pm CDT.

Relative humidity values will drop to around 25 percent along with west winds 10 to 20 mph across northwestern and west central Minnesota. Given the extremely dry fuels, near critical fire weather conditions are expected for the afternoon and early evening hours. Any fire that does develop has the potential to quickly spread. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html

...RED FLAG WARNING ISSUED FOR LARAMIE COUNTY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY ON SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 430 and 431. * WIND...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph gusting 25 to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...Between 12 and 15 percent * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated virga showers may produce gusty and erratic winds with little to no rainfall Sunday afternoon

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 3:00 PM Sunday. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,

* WHAT...Moderate risk of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...Beaches of Curry, Coos, and Douglas counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and sweep them into the ocean. The waves can also move logs or other objects which could crush or trap anyone caught underneath. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A short period northwest swell and a

The combination of drying fine fuels, northwest wind gusts between 20 and 30 mph, and relative humidity values between 25 and 35 percent will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread late this morning into this afternoon for the Mid-Hudson Valley, eastern Catskills, Taconics, Greater Capital District, and Lake George-Saratoga regions in eastern New York. As a reminder, the annual statewide burn ban remains in effect until May 14. No burn permits are issued. Use extra caution if